Hantavirus in Paraguay | Hantatracker
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Boquerón, ParaguayConfidence 85%2 affected3 weeks ago
Hantatracker reports 2 confirmed hantavirus cases in Paraguay's Western Chaco region, where the Laguna Negra virus is endemic and carried by vesper mice. The report includes prevention measures like sealed grain storage and rodent control.
Species mentioned
- vesper mouse
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hantometer.com · 2026-05-09
As of May 31, 2026, Hantatracker reports 2 confirmed hantavirus cases in Paraguay. The Laguna Negra virus is endemic in the Western Chaco region, specifically in the Boquerón and Presidente Hayes departments, where the vesper mouse (Calomys laucha) is the animal reservoir. Prevention measures include sealed grain storage and rodent control around rural housing.
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